Question 1

Blackouts appear to be related to the interaction of alcohol with the ______system.

Accepted Answer

A)   glutamate
B)   serotonin
C)   GABA
D)   dopamineE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

________ are psychoactive substances that are among the most likely to produce physical dependence,tolerance,and withdrawal.These substances include alcohol and anxiolytic drugs.

Accepted Answer

A)   Opioids
B)   Depressants
C)   Stimulants
D)   HallucinogensE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following drugs is NOT classified as a benzodiazepine?

Accepted Answer

A)   Halcion
B)   Valium
C)   Xanax
D)   SeconalE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

People who abuse or are dependent upon alcohol

Accepted Answer

A)   are likely to go through periods marked by different levels of alcohol use.
B)   were aided by a methodically sound study of Alcoholics Anonymous members by Jellinick.
C)   may be at an increased risk to behave aggressively.
D)   both a and cE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

On the "Abnormal Psychology Live" CD for Chapter 11,Tim relates that after a night of heavy drinking,he __________ to get over a hangover.

Accepted Answer

A)   takes medication
B)   exercises
C)   drinks more alcohol
D)   sleeps all dayE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Alcoholism and substance abuse,previously considered a ________________,is now conceptualized by many as a disease.

Accepted Answer

A)   sociopathic personality disturbance
B)   schizophrenic-like behavioral pattern
C)   type of dependent personality disorder
D)   hysterical conversion syndromeE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Which of the following is an accurate statement about opiate (narcotic) addiction?

Accepted Answer

A)   Discontinuing narcotic use brings on withdrawal symptoms in 1-2 hours.
B)   Since opiates (narcotics)  are usually injected, users are at increased risk for HIV/AIDS.
C)   The withdrawal process for narcotic addiction takes about 1 to 3 weeks.
D)   Most addicts die before the age of 50 from a drug overdose.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Although alcohol use and aggression are positively correlated,the factors that actually determine aggressive behavior involve all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   quantity and timing of alcohol consumed.
B)   the person's previous history of violence.
C)   the expectations about drinking.
D)   the person's level of intelligence.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Research on changes in Korean drug use patterns suggests that

Accepted Answer

A)   cultural norms can override biological factors that inhibit alcohol use.
B)   cultural norms cannot override biological factors that inhibit alcohol use.
C)   personality factors contribute to substance use.
D)   all of theseE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following terms is the definition of anxioltytic?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sleep-inducing
B)   Anxiety-reducing
C)   Anti-seizure
D)   Anxiety-increasingE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement about Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   AA is clearly an effective treatment for some people with alcohol dependence.
B)   More than 9% of the adult population of the United States has attended an AA meeting.
C)   AA advocates controlled drinking in which former alcoholics can become social drinkers.
D)   It is difficult to conduct accurate research on AA because participation is anonymous.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

The integration of both positive and negative reinforcement in explaining why the "crash" that follows the initial euphoria of drug use is not a deterrent to further drug use is called

Accepted Answer

A)   the opponent-process theory.
B)   amotivational syndrome.
C)   substance induced myopia.
D)   an expectancy effect.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

The most common of the psychoactive substances,used by 90% of Americans,is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   nicotine
B)   caffeine
C)   marijuana
D)   opiumE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

In the CD-ROM,"Abnormal Psychology Live," Tim described a long period of abusing alcohol.The behaviors he described as being associated with his abuse include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   drinking while he was at work.
B)   numerous "blackouts."
C)   lack of contact with his family.
D)   limited social interactions.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

An alcoholic who is highly motivated to stop drinking and who understands the possibly severe consequences of treatment may be prescribed the drug called Antabuse.This medication is an example of an _____________ treatment for alcoholism.

Accepted Answer

A)   agonist (substitution) 
B)   antagonist
C)   aversive
D)   AAE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Because of its impact on GABA receptors,alcohol ______ neuronal communication.

Accepted Answer

A)   inhibits
B)   facilitates
C)   randomizes
D)   eliminatesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

The correct pairing of the names,causes,and symptoms of two types of organic brain syndromes that may result from chronic,long-term alcohol abuse are

Accepted Answer

A)   dementia - loss of intellectual abilities caused by a deficiency of the vitamin called thiamine.
B)   Wernicke's disease - confusion, loss of muscle coordination, and unintelligible speech caused by a deficiency of the vitamin called thiamine.
C)   dementia - confusion, loss of muscle coordination, and unintelligible speech caused by the toxic effects of alcohol on the brain.
D)   Wernicke's disease - loss of intellectual abilities caused by the toxic effects of alcohol on the brain.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 11: Substance-related And Impulse-control Disorders

The most common of the psychoactive substances,used by 90% of Americans,is __________.

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Because of its impact on GABA receptors,alcohol ______ neuronal communication.

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In the CD-ROM,"Abnormal Psychology Live," Tim described a long period of abusing alcohol.The behaviors he described as being associated with his abuse include all of the following EXCEPT

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Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement about Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) ?

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Blackouts appear to be related to the interaction of alcohol with the ______system.

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The integration of both positive and negative reinforcement in explaining why the "crash" that follows the initial euphoria of drug use is not a deterrent to further drug use is called

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The correct pairing of the names,causes,and symptoms of two types of organic brain syndromes that may result from chronic,long-term alcohol abuse are

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People who abuse or are dependent upon alcohol

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Which of the following is an accurate statement about opiate (narcotic) addiction?

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Which of the following drugs is NOT classified as a benzodiazepine?

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Although alcohol use and aggression are positively correlated,the factors that actually determine aggressive behavior involve all of the following EXCEPT

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Alcoholism and substance abuse,previously considered a ________________,is now conceptualized by many as a disease.

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On the "Abnormal Psychology Live" CD for Chapter 11,Tim relates that after a night of heavy drinking,he __________ to get over a hangover.

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Research on changes in Korean drug use patterns suggests that

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An alcoholic who is highly motivated to stop drinking and who understands the possibly severe consequences of treatment may be prescribed the drug called Antabuse.This medication is an example of an _____________ treatment for alcoholism.

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________ are psychoactive substances that are among the most likely to produce physical dependence,tolerance,and withdrawal.These substances include alcohol and anxiolytic drugs.

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Which of the following terms is the definition of anxioltytic?

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Exam 11: Substance-related And Impulse-control Disorders

The most common of the psychoactive substances,used by 90% of Americans,is __________.

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Because of its impact on GABA receptors,alcohol ______ neuronal communication.

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In the CD-ROM,"Abnormal Psychology Live," Tim described a long period of abusing alcohol.The behaviors he described as being associated with his abuse include all of the following EXCEPT

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Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement about Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) ?

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Blackouts appear to be related to the interaction of alcohol with the ______system.

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The integration of both positive and negative reinforcement in explaining why the "crash" that follows the initial euphoria of drug use is not a deterrent to further drug use is called

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The correct pairing of the names,causes,and symptoms of two types of organic brain syndromes that may result from chronic,long-term alcohol abuse are

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People who abuse or are dependent upon alcohol

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Which of the following is an accurate statement about opiate (narcotic) addiction?

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Which of the following drugs is NOT classified as a benzodiazepine?

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Although alcohol use and aggression are positively correlated,the factors that actually determine aggressive behavior involve all of the following EXCEPT

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Alcoholism and substance abuse,previously considered a ________________,is now conceptualized by many as a disease.

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On the "Abnormal Psychology Live" CD for Chapter 11,Tim relates that after a night of heavy drinking,he __________ to get over a hangover.

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Research on changes in Korean drug use patterns suggests that

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An alcoholic who is highly motivated to stop drinking and who understands the possibly severe consequences of treatment may be prescribed the drug called Antabuse.This medication is an example of an _____________ treatment for alcoholism.

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________ are psychoactive substances that are among the most likely to produce physical dependence,tolerance,and withdrawal.These substances include alcohol and anxiolytic drugs.

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Which of the following terms is the definition of anxioltytic?

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